CEE VC SUMMIT 2026

Katarzyna Groszkowska

Editor, Vestbee
June 12, 2025

Inside Isomer: Chris Wade on AI’s potential, the power of small funds, and the future of VC

Chris Wade, co-founder of Isomer Capital, shares insights on Europe's early-stage VC scene, how AI is reshaping the industry, and the key qualities he looks for in top-performing fund managers.

June 10, 2025

VC exits in CEE: how investors are navigating a liquidity crunch

How is the current liquidity crunch reshaping investment dynamics in CEE? VentureFriends, Siena Secondary Fund, Senovo, Elevator Ventures, and Willgrow shared their thoughts.

June 3, 2025

European unicorns report: market dynamics, trends, and challenges

Dive into Vestbee’s report on 600+ European unicorns, billion-dollar startup stories, and what’s fueling their explosive growth across the continent.

May 29, 2025

“Deals like ElevenLabs are incredibly rare.” Credo Ventures on backing CEE’s biggest breakouts

Jan Habermann, Founding Partner of Credo Ventures, shares thoughts on the ElevenLabs deal and what’s still missing for more standout companies in CEE.

May 14, 2025

Deeptech in Europe: top VCs on market potential and missed opportunities

OTB Ventures, Heal Capital, FIRSTPICK, 360 Capital, and Radix Ventures reveal what’s holding back Europe’s deeptech sector, where real potential lies, and what needs to change to compete globally.

April 10, 2025

Active fund of funds in VC: who’s investing now in Europe

Check out our list of the active VC fund of funds in Europe — both private and public — and how they’re shaping the landscape by backing top and emerging managers.

March 20, 2025

AI use cases in VC: best practices from regional leading investors

How is AI reshaping venture capital? Vestbee examines best practices with Roosh Ventures, J&T Ventures, and FIRSTPICK on AI adoption in VC operations.

February 18, 2025

M&A market outlook 2025: higher deal valuations, with AI, defence tech, and renewables leading the charge

The M&A market rebounded in 2024, driven by AI innovation amid economic and geopolitical turbulence. Vestbee explores key trends shaping global, European, and CEE dealmaking in 2025.